day after day

idiomatic phrase

: for an indefinite or seemingly endless number of days
followed the same routine day after day

Examples of day after day in a Sentence

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The same tax cuts that have been commented on by those same politicians, economists and pundits day after day for months would hardly move Treasuries based on House passage. John Tamny, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025 Pumping water for a family of five, day after day on the trail, sucks all the fun out of backpacking. Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 25 May 2025 My best friends always remind me to be myself, and that’s something that sticks with me day after day. Hedy Phillips, People.com, 11 May 2025 From budget approvals and hiring calls to strategy pivots and culture questions, leaders are expected to make high-stakes choices day after day. Maggie McGrath, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for day after day

Word History

First Known Use

1555, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of day after day was in 1555

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“Day after day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/day%20after%20day. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.

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